Fans BLAST 'Arrow' Star Stephen Amell For Calling SAG Strike 'Myopic' & 'Reductive' 

In a recent statement that has sparked controversy online, actor Stephen Amell, renowned for his roles in the hit TV show, "Arrow," has openly expressed his dislike of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

Amell believes that the strike, which has gained a 97.91% approval rate among fellow performers, is a "reductive negotiating tactic" that may not be conducive to the long-term interests of the entertainment industry.

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Stephen Amell's perspective on the ongoing strike has raised eyebrows and divided opinions as it's in stark contrast with over 97.91% of his fellow actors, per the Daily Mail. During his recent appearance at the GalaxyCon in Raleigh, North Carolina, the actor expressed concerns that the strike action may be narrow-sighted.

"Yeah, so I feel like I'm insulated in Hollywood, 'cause that's where I live, like all the stereotypes that exist," Amell began. "I feel like a lot of people in this room aren't aware of the strike."

He went on, "I support my union, I do, and I stand with them, but I do not support striking, I don't. I think it is a reductive negotiating tactic, and I find the entire thing incredibly frustrating."

"I think the thinking as it pertains to shows like the show that I'm on (Heels), that premiered last night, I think it's myopic," Amell concluded.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) represents over 160,000 professionals in the entertainment industry, including actors, broadcasters, and recording artists. The strike was called by the union amid disputes over contract negotiations with major production studios, demanding improved wages, better working conditions, and greater job security for its members.

Amell found himself at the center of a social media storm as several fans took to the comment section of his latest post on Instagram to express their displeasure over his recent stance on the SAG-AFTRA strike.

"So f**king out of touch," a fan slammed Amell. "A guy who was the lead of a TV for years can now say he doesn't support strikes so everyone around making the shows and movies gets fair pay. Your privilege is showing. Tool."

"Your comments in Raleigh displayed your ignorance of the rich history of collective bargaining. Your comments play right into the studios' hands," said a second person.

Another person wrote, "So you don't support the strike? And I wouldn't be supporting any of your future projects. Bye."

One disappointed fan said, "So you're scabbing? That is very disappointing. Bye."

A fifth person explained to Amell why the strike was an important move saying, "Friendly reminder, the strikes are more for the exploited cast/crew, less for the already rich white guy. What's 'myopic' is not being able to see beyond your own privilege."

"Leave SAG if you don't support us," wrote another person.

The "Code 8" actor took a moment to express gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support after coming out to see him at the GalaxyCon in Raleigh, NC. Amell attended the event over the weekend, where he took the opportunity to connect with his devoted followers.

"Hey, good morning everybody. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who came out and saw me this weekend in Raleigh," he said in a video shared on Instagram.

"I just had the best time, I must have met 5,000 people. If you waited in line because I know a lot of people waited a long time in line, I want to thank you for that," he added.

According to Yahoo!, Amell shared his positive sentiments about his experience working with former WWE superstar AJ Lee on the set of "Heels" for its second season. Amell, who stars in the popular wrestling drama series, described having Lee on board as "wonderful" and lauded her contributions to the show.

Lee, whose real name is AJ Mendez, is a well-known figure in the world of professional wrestling. During her time in WWE, she garnered a massive fan following and was widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential female wrestlers of her generation.

"Well, it was nice having her around because Phil is so grouchy all of the time. [laughs] No, it was wonderful having AJ around," he said. "We've done a nice job of dipping into the wrestling pool a little bit with AJ, with Phil, Mick [Foley]. It's fun."

He added, "Look, wrestlers want to be actors, and actors want to be wrestlers; it's a tale as old as time. It's nice when we get them to come on, and it's nice that they acquitted themselves so well. All three people that I've mentioned, they've thrown together some really great performances."